Below Average
#4170 of 4,742 schools in NY
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1 ARBOR DR, Albany, NY 12207
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,170 of 4,742
In Albany
#24 of 32
public schools
In district
#11 of 15
ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Arbor Hill Elementary School
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About Arbor Hill Elementary School
Arbor Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, NY, part of ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Arbor Hill Elementary School serves approximately 277 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Arbor Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,170 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Arbor Hill Elementary School show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at Arbor Hill Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Arbor Hill Elementary School — Students at Arbor Hill Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.
How Arbor Hill Elementary School Compares
See how Arbor Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1 ARBOR DR, Albany, NY 12207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Arbor Hill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MENANDS SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Menands), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (rated 5.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Albany, see our Albany schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$32,418
Median Home Value
$242,500
Median Rent
$689/mo
Population
2,097
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
1.3%
Poverty Rate
43.5%
Median Age
32.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arbor Hill Elementary School
What grades does Arbor Hill Elementary School serve?
Arbor Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arbor Hill Elementary School?
Arbor Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Hill Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Hill Elementary School rank in NY?
Arbor Hill Elementary School ranks #4,170 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Arbor Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arbor Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Hill Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arbor Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arbor Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arbor Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Hill Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Arbor Hill Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (518) 475-6625
Resources & Links
District
ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 8,329
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,688
- District Rank
- #11 of 15
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